The election hath obtained it.
Rom. xi. 7.
To contest an election. See under Contest. -- To make one's election, to choose.
He has made his election to walk, in the main, in the old paths.
Fitzed. Hall.
E*lec`tion*eer" (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Electionered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Electioneering.] To make interest for a candidate at an election; to use arts for securing the election of a candidate.
A master of the whole art of electioneering.
Macaulay.
E*lec`tion*eer"er (?), n. One who electioneers.
E*lect"ive (?), a. [Cf. F. électif.] 1. Exerting the power of choice; selecting; as, an elective act.